Paradise/Downtown Neighborhood News

VIEW STAFF TO MEET WITH READERS
MARCH 21 AT CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY

Staff members from View Neighborhood Newspapers will be available to discuss local news coverage with readers of the Paradise/Downtown edition from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 21 in the large conference room of the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Anyone with questions or who plans to attend the event should contact View editor Steve Blust at sblust@viewnews.com or 702-380-4553.

THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION
OFFERS DISCOUNT PET ADOPTIONS

The Animal Foundation plans to host a 10-day adoption promotion from Friday through Sunday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Those looking to adopt a pet will receive $50 off the cost of dogs 2 or older and cats 1 or older at the Animal Foundation’s Campus Adoption Center, 655 N. Mojave Road, or the Everyday Adoption Center inside PetSmart at 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway.

With the discount, residents can adopt a cat for $30 and a dog for $55.

Adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery, vaccines, a microchip and a voucher for a complimentary wellness exam at participating veterinary hospitals.

For more information , visit animalfoundation.com.

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY GROUP
TO HOST ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Women’s Philanthropy plans its United Luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The event is to feature a talk with author Iris Krasnow, gift drawings and a fashion show.

The cost is $75 a person. Proceeds will benefit the 2013 Jewish Federation of Las Vegas’ Adelson Challenge .

For more information or to register, call 702-732-0556 or visit jewishlasvegas.com.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR ANNUAL
HELLDORADO DAYS PARADE

Applications are being accepted for participation in the 2013 Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days parade.

Floats, equestrian units, marching bands, performers, car clubs, motorcycle clubs, motorized vehicles, walking groups and others are welcome to participate.

Entries must be themed on the traditions of past Helldorado Days, what the event means now and/or the birthday of the city of Las Vegas. Each entry will be judged on appearance, theme and creativity. Participants will be notified after the parade if their entries won.

The parade is set to start at 5 p.m. May 18 downtown and is expected to last about two hours. The parade route heads north on Fourth Street from Gass to Ogden avenues.

There is no fee to participate. The application must be submitted no later than April 29. The first 120 qualified applications will be accepted.

The 2013 Helldorado Days celebration and rodeo is scheduled for May 16 -19 between Stewart and Mesquite avenues and Las Vegas Boulevard and Seventh Street. The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo will immediately follow the parade .

For more information, call 702-229-6672. To purchase Helldorado rodeo tickets and to submit an application, visit elkshelldorado.com.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
SEEKS ENTRIES FOR ITS JURIED SHOW

The Contemporary Arts Center, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., is accepting submissions until 5 p.m. March 29 for its annual juried show, an opportunity for exposure for participants working in contemporary visual arts .

National and international artists 16 or older may submit a maximum of five works completed within the last 12 months and not shown in a previous Contemporary Arts Center exhibition.

More than $3,000 is planned to be awarded to the winners.

Work must be submitted digitally through the center’s website, lasvegascac.org.

Contemporary Arts Center members must pay an entry fee of $25 for the first two works and $10 for each additional entry, with a limit of five.

Non members must pay an entry fee of $35 for the first two works and $15 for each additional entry, with a limit of five.

Submissions must be paid by credit or debit card. The payment does not guarantee art will be included in the exhibition. All works must be available for sale, and the Contemporary Arts Center receives a 30 percent commission.

For more information, visit lasvegascac.org.

LUCK OF THE IRISH LUNCHEON SCHEDULED

The Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., plans to host a Luck of the Irish luncheon for seniors 50 or older at 11:30 a.m. Friday .

Participants can enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, corn bread, dessert and green punch.

The cost is $5 a person. Participants must register by today . For more details and to register, call 702-229-1600.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNament
VIEWING PARTY SET AT THE EL CORTEZ

The El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to host a viewing party for the Men’s NCAA basketball tournament in its Fiesta Room . The party is set to be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 21 and 22 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 23. The event is set to feature deals on food and beverages. For more information, call 702-385-5200 or visit elcortezhotelcasino.com.